Grayish Light Orange

The color #C9C5BE is a grayish light orange that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 201, 197, 190 and HSL values of 38°, 9%, 77%.

Color Values for #C9C5BE

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HEX:
#C9C5BE
RGB:
rgb(201,197,190) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(38,9%,77%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 2%, 5%, 21%) Copied!

Color Composition of #C9C5BE

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #C9C5BE. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 78.8%
Green: 77.3%
Blue: 74.5%

Contrast Analysis for #C9C5BE

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #C9C5BE

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #C9C5BE

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #C9C5BE

The complementary color for #C9C5BE is #BFC3CA. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #C9C5BE

The analogous colors for #C9C5BE are #CAC0BF and #C8CABF. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #C9C5BE

The triadic colors for #C9C5BE are #BFCAC6 and #C6BFCA. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #C9C5BE

These are the darker variations of #C9C5BE. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #A19E98 and #797672. This progression shows how #C9C5BE darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #C9C5BE

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #D4D1CB and #DFDCD8. This progression shows how #C9C5BE. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #C9C5BE

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #C9C5BE. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#C9C5BE Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #C9C5BE. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #C9C5BE is a grayish light orange with RGB values of 201, 197, 190 and HSL values of 38°, 9%, 77%.

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